Following the release of Louder Than Love, Yamamoto left the band to finish his Master's degree in Physical Chemistry at Western Washington University. In 1989, the band released its first album for a major label, Louder Than Love. The band subsequently signed with A&M Records, becoming the first grunge band to sign to a major label. The album earned the band its first major award nomination, a Grammy Award, in 1990. In 1988, the band signed with legendary punk record label SST Records and released its debut full-length album Ultramega OK. Cornell said, "When I first met Matt, he was already the best drummer in town.He just seemed very confident and well-adjusted." The band signed with the independent label Sub Pop and released the Screaming Life EP in 1987 and the Fopp EP in 1988. Soundgarden was made up of vocalist/guitarist Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Soundgarden (1986–1997 2010–present) Main article: Soundgardenīy September 1986, Cameron had gained so much notoriety in the local music scene that he was chosen to play for Soundgarden, replacing drummer Scott Sundquist. (More of Cameron's work with Skin Yard can be found on the 2001 rarities compilation, Start at the Top.) Shortly after the release of Skin Yard, Cameron left the band, later joining Soundgarden. Cameron wrote the song "Reptile" for the band which appears on its first record. The band released its first album in 1986, the eponymous Skin Yard. This album was the first to showcase the early grunge sound. In 1986, Skin Yard contributed two songs to the now-legendary Deep Six compilation. Cameron stayed with the group for almost a year. The band had been formed in January 1985 by House and Jack Endino. Following feeDBack, Cameron joined House in 1985 in the newly formed Skin Yard. After doing his first professional work as drummer for Bam Bam, he next played in the local instrumental band feeDBack with musician Daniel House. In 1983, Cameron moved to Seattle, Washington, where he got a job working at a Kinko's. Musical career Skin Yard (1983–1986) Main article: Skin Yard The nickname "Foo" came from Cameron's older brother Pete, who pronounced Matthew as "Ma Foo". In 1978, under the pseudonym "Foo Cameron", Cameron sang the song "Puberty Love" which was featured in the movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. However, after a letter from the management of the band Kiss threatened the boys with legal action if they did not cease their infringement, the band melted away.Ĭameron attended Bonita Vista High School. At the age of thirteen, he and some friends played in a cover band called "Kiss" (with the word imitation written underneath the name, in small print). Cameron began playing drums at an early age. Matt Cameron was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2010, Soundgarden reunited for new tour and released a new album, King Animal on November 13, 2012.Īdditionally, Cameron was a member of supergroup Temple of the Dog, (with fellow Soundgarden and Pearl Jam band mates) and has served as the drummer for the side project bands Hater and Wellwater Conspiracy, also acting as the lead singer for the latter. He soon became a permanent member and has remained in the band ever since. In 1998, Cameron was invited to play on Pearl Jam's U.S. After getting his start with the Seattle, Washington-based bands Bam Bam and Skin Yard, he first gained fame as the drummer for the band Soundgarden, which he joined in 1986 and remained in until the band's break-up in 1997, triggered by creative friction. Matthew David "Matt" Cameron (born November 28, 1962) is an American musician who serves as the drummer for the American rock bands Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
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